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Forward Air Load Planner in Groveport, Ohio
Position: Load Planner
Pay Rate: up to $26 per hour
Schedule: Tues - Fri 6pm - 5am
Job Description:
As the load planner, you will take responsibility for the planning and forecasting functions for selected markets. Provide creative solutions to exceed customer expectations. Assign loads based on customer requirements, driver availability and maximum profitability for assigned market.
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for the coordination, scheduling, dispatching and planning of customer freight shipments
Review markers, check over/under capacity, check freight needs with internal and external customers
Determine balance, capacity and demand of loads and trucks, assign trucks
Continually increase understanding of assigned market
Develop a strong relationship with Independent Contractors within assigned fleet
Offer exceptional support to drivers to ensure that their professional needs are being met
Monitor shipments throughout transit in order to effectively meet delivery schedules
Respond to customers efficiently, thoroughly, and professionally
Manage customer and driver expectations to align with operational capabilities
Monitor performance and available hours of Fleet Drivers
Work cooperatively with customer service/sales to provide solutions for customers’ needs and resolve issues
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Self-motivated problem-solver with strong desire to meet customer needs
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Desire for a long-term career with an industry leading company
Ability to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast paced environment
Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products including; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule
Skills:
Ideal candidate will possess a “can do" attitude with a “will do" work ethic
Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment
Experience with AS400 operating systems is a plus
Transportation industry knowledge and experience
Prior dispatch/load planning experience
Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.
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About Us
Forward Air is a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. We provide expedited less-than-truckload services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services, and intermodal, first and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. Forward also operates a full portfolio of multimodal solutions, both domestically and internationally, via Omni Logistics. Omni Logistics is a global provider of air, ocean, and ground services for mission-critical freight. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs
We move freight, but we’re powered by people. Whether you’re in the warehouse, on the road, or behind the screen, every teammate keeps our global business in motion and brings logistics to life.
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